TANTALIC

Etymology

Adjective

tantalic

(chemistry) Containing pentavalent tantalum.

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Tan*tal"ic, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to tantalum; derived from, or containing, tantalum; specifically, designating any one of a series of acids analogous to nitric acid and the polyacid compounds of phosphorus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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